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FDI Policy Revisions: India's Strategic Approach to Investments from Land Bordering Countries (LBCs) and National Security Implications
India's 2020 FDI policy adjustments, formalized by Press Note 3, mandate government approval for all investments from land-bordering countries, or where beneficial ownership lies in such nations. This strategic shift, aimed at bolstering economic security against opportunistic takeovers, highlights a critical balancing act between fostering investment, safeguarding national interests, and navigating complex international trade considerations.
Changes in FDI Norms Linked to Land Bordering Countries (LBCs)
In News The Government of India has introduced changes to the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) framework related to investments from Land Bordering Countries (LBCs) to balance national security concerns with ease of doing business and investment inflows. Key Changes Introduced Determination of ‘Beneficial Owner’ (BO): The amendment provides for a definition and criteria for determination of Beneficial Ownership that is widely used by the investing community, under the Prevention of Money Launderi
India's Infrastructure & Logistics Transformation: PM Gati Shakti and National Logistics Policy for UPSC
India's recent infrastructure and logistics policies, PM Gati Shakti and the National Logistics Policy, mark a strategic shift towards multimodal integration and digital efficiency. This transformation is crucial for economic growth and global competitiveness, despite persistent challenges in inter-ministerial coordination and last-mile connectivity.
NITI Aayog launches second annual edition of “Fiscal Health Index”
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Govt. invokes Essential Commodities Act for natural gas allocation
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy
Why fertilisers could be the war’s soft underbelly victim for India
Source: Indian express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Revisiting ‘The Wealth of Nations’ and its abiding suspicion of concentrated power
Source: Indian express(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
How duty cuts in cancer drugs will ease burden for patients
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
PM Modi launches, inaugurates development projects worth Rs 33,500 crore in Delhi
Source: Indian express(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Policy Reforms That Transformed Business Environment
Context Recent policy reforms centred on trust-based governance have significantly improved India’s business environment, reflected in a 27% rise in active registered companies, from 1.55 lakh in 2020–21 to 1.98 lakh in 2025–26. Key Transformational Policy Reforms Startup Ecosystem Development: The Startup India initiative enables eligible firms to obtain recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Recognised startups receive tax benefits, simplified com
Centre directs refiners to maximise LPG production
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
India has enough fertilizer stocks for kharif, says Centre
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Urea, DAP prices rise amid Iranwar tensions, supply concernsU.S.-Iran war impacts Indian rice shipments to West Asia destinations
Source: The Hindu(Page12)The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Advancing Self-Reliance and Export Resilience: India’s Growing Global Footprint
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Re-engineering India’s Agricultural Landscape 03 Mar 2026
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Rewriting India’s Developmental Model: Outcomes-Based State, Fiscal Federalism and Regulatory DPI | UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
India’s development model is shifting from a plan-era focus on outlays and compliance toward an outcomes-driven state that can deliver human capital, urban services, and climate resilience within tight fiscal constraints. The binding constraint is no longer policy intent but state and municipal capacity, fragmented regulation, and uneven federal incentives. Rewriting development therefore demands performance-linked fiscal federalism, time-bound approvals backed by DPI, and enforceable environmental planning rather than discretion-heavy clearances.
Transforming India’s Healthcare...
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Infrastructure and Logistics- The Engine of India’s Competit... 11 Feb 2026
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Transforming Indian Railways- The Reform Imperative 12 Feb 2026
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Feb. GST collection increases by 8.1% to over ₹1.83 lakh crore
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)